Overview
- Germany sealed automatic qualification with a 6:0 win over Slovakia in Leipzig, closing the campaign with their most convincing display.
- Leroy Sané’s performances against Luxembourg and Slovakia were rated as world-class in fresh player form assessments.
- Nineteen-year-old Assan Ouedraogo marked his senior debut by scoring within three minutes to complete the rout.
- Strong outings from Nick Woltemade, Oliver Baumann and Aleksandar Pavlovic bolstered their World Cup cases and eased scrutiny on the coach.
- Separate reporting surfaced that Karim Adeyemi was convicted of illegal weapons possession, an off-field issue that could factor into selection discussions.